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Genre: new wave pop

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New wave pop is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by its use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and other electronic instruments. The genre is known for its catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and often introspective lyrics. New wave pop artists often experimented with different sounds and styles, blending elements of punk, funk, and disco into their music. The genre was popularized by a number of influential bands and artists, and continues to be celebrated for its innovative approach to pop music.


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Piano, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Synthesizer, Keyboard/Piano, Drum Machine, Sampler, Sequencer, Bass Synthesizer, Horn Section, Organ

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Most popular new wave pop albums

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ドライブが楽しくなる洋楽ヒッツ!80年代 ROCK
2023
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Working Class Dog
1981
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Different Light
1985
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Heaven on Earth (Remastered & Expanded Special Edition)
1987
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Throw The Warped Wheel Out
1984
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Left Of The Middle
1998
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KC & the Sunshine Band
1975
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Make It Big
1984
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Drive
1997
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The Never Ending Story
1984
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World Machine
1985
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The Cars
1978
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Mean Girls (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2004
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Songs From The Big Chair
1985
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Tension (Deluxe)
2023
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Rebel Yell
1983

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List of new wave pop artists

Here is a list of new wave pop artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the new wave pop genre. You can find out what new wave pop genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 65 1767285
2 67 1222370
3 57 992684
4 62 1478434
5 68 2901789
6 69 1906448
7 68 1929726
8 63 1697871
9 70 1494629
10 66 1942918
11 58 410217
12 63 1567247
13 66 1037381
14 60 818951
15 74 3319303
16 56 673719
17 63 1536902
18 59 1069475
19 62 1396641
20 67 2320689
21 62 423739
22 57 927378
23 67 1750541
24 63 1117132
25 58 780403
26 55 237798
27 72 2214702
28 64 1189396
29 55 545262
30 67 2495819
31 59 560604
32 61 774186
33 57 793576
34 61 1267889
35 57 530055
36 56 454012
37 60 837197
38 61 1149416
39 62 731528
40 66 1057575
41 63 677623
42 62 1029067
43 58 676671
44 56 605816
45 60 969693
46 55 668217
47 57 586426
48 63 429663
49 55 497552
50 68 2653297
51 56 681733
52 61 840138
53 61 347576
54 56 541044
55 61 242035
56 55 631065
57 54 575878
58 57 642798
59 54 311794
60 58 381180
61 64 791865
62 60 533622
63 55 482623
64 72 2598895
65 64 981586
66 69 1424512
67 62 1025282
68 63 1916513
69 67 1936027
70 56 497067
71 61 352522
72 66 1285971
73 59 632839
74 62 763224
75 60 552790
76 56 743539
77 66 1131460
78 56 406162
79 67 1816207
80 54 776437
81 68 1208031
82 73 479275
83 62 969525
84 62 1196837
85 72 1924092
86 68 773331
87 72 4668511
88 57 364666
89 55 534683
90 68 36511
91 63 499244
92 63 1804574
93 57 560873
94 62 423329
95 62 96480
96 54 83536
97 56 110595
98 56 260940
99 54 377278
100 56 45801

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